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India vs South Africa 2024 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Jan 03 2024, Wed - 01:30 PM (IST)
SOUTH AFRICA55, 176
INDIA153, 80/3
India won by 7 wickets
CRR:6.67
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OUT! Caught. Mukesh Kumar to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to fourth slip, caught by Iyer. Iyer takes the final catch, and South Africa bundles out for 55 runs before the end of the first session. A momentous morning for India as Siraj picked up six wickets to his name. The proteas batters struggled to score against the Indian pacers. Stay tuned for the second session of the day.
Mukesh Kumar to Kagiso Rabada. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
OUT! Caught. Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third slip, caught by Jaiswal. Another one bites the dust.
FOUR! Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Iyer.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Iyer.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
APPEAL! Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Iyer, appeal made for L.B.W.
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mukesh Kumar to Nandre Burger. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Sharma, fielded by Siraj.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Krishna.
OUT! Caught. Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Bumrah. Mukesh gets his first wicket.
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to backward point for no runs, run save by Jadeja.
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Siraj.
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Mukesh Kumar to Keshav Maharaj. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Prasidh Krishna to Keshav Maharaj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, hit body to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Markram. Markram takes a second catch of the over, and India has been bowled out for 153 runs. An impeccable batting display from India, and they lost six wickets in two overs. A top-class bowling attack from the Proteas to wrap up the India innings quickly. Do join us back in a bit for the run chase.
OUT! Run Out. Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short mid wicket, direct hit by Burger. Irresponsible running from Siraj.
Kagiso Rabada to Prasidh Krishna. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
OUT! Caught. Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to second slip, caught by Markram. Raining wickets in Cape town, this time is Kohli.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Lungi Ngidi to Mohammed Siraj. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully, caught by Jansen. Third wicket in the over.
Lungi Ngidi to Jasprit Bumrah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to gully, caught by Jansen. Lungi gets his second wicket.
Lungi Ngidi to Ravindra Jadeja. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
OUT! Caught. Lungi Ngidi to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Verreynne. Simple catch for Verreynne behind the stumps.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to gully for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by de Zorzi.
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Lungi Ngidi to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Rabada.
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bedingham.
Lungi Ngidi to Lokesh Rahul. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Burger.
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bedingham.
Lungi Ngidi to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Jansen.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
Kagiso Rabada to Lokesh Rahul. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stubbs.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Burger.
Wide Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Bouncer, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left to third man for 5 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to fourth slip for no runs, run save by Markram, fielded by Jansen.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
OUT! Caught. Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third slip, caught by Jaiswal. Good sharp catch, and South Africa sets a target of 79 runs. Markram was brilliant in the morning and scored a magnificent century. Bumrah picked up six wickets. Stay tuned for the run chase.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Kumar.
Jasprit Bumrah to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Siraj.
Jasprit Bumrah to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Bouncer, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mohammed Siraj to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, well timed to long on for 3 runs, run save by Kumar, fielded by Bumrah.
Mohammed Siraj to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mohammed Siraj to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mohammed Siraj to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bumrah.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Lungi Ngidi. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
Prasidh Krishna to Lungi Ngidi. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
APPEAL! Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Sharma, appeal made for Caught. Half-hearted appeal.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Kumar.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Sharma.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Kumar.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Nandre Burger. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Prasidh Krishna to Lungi Ngidi. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jaiswal.
OUT! Caught. Prasidh Krishna to Kagiso Rabada. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Sharma. Simple catch for Rohit.
Mohammed Siraj to Nandre Burger. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Kumar.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs. Shreyas hits the winning runs! India beat South Africa by seven wickets and level the series 1-1. An important day for Dean Elgar as he played his last test game bad sadly he ends his career in defeat. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma started well with a partnership of 44 runs, which helped their side to a comfortable chase at the end. Mohammed Siraj is adjudged as Player of the Match. Dean Elgar and Jasprit Bumrah shared the Player of the Series award.
No ball Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Half volley, off stump backing away driving, mis-timed to silly mid off and it was a no ball, fielded by Burger.
Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to gully for no runs, fielded by Bedingham.
Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Verreynne, fielded by Elgar.
Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Length ball, to leg on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Burger.
Marco Jansen to Shreyas Iyer. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Gloved, caught by Verreynne. Good review for South Africa.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Burger, fielded by Maharaj.
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to backward point for 1 run, dropped catch by de Zorzi. Drop catch from Tony.
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Maharaj.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Stubbs.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by de Zorzi.
FOUR! Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot glancing, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Seaming away length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Burger.
Wide Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Bouncer, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Verreynne.
Marco Jansen to Virat Kohli. Length ball, off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
APPEAL! Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne, appeal made for Caught. Good decision from the umpire.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Maharaj.
Kagiso Rabada to Virat Kohli. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Bowled. Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad. Knocked him over!
FOUR! Kagiso Rabada to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Kagiso Rabada to Rohit Sharma. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, dropped catch by Bedingham.
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Verreynne.
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
FOUR! Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill. Length ball, to leg on the front foot pushing, well timed past long off for 4 runs.
Nandre Burger to Shubman Gill. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Stubbs.